Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Aubameyang desperate to leave Arsenal

Angel Gomes is considering a move away from Manchester United, with Barcelona said to be among his many suitors. The 19-year-old is held in high regard at Old Trafford, but the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-news-angel-gomes-17444522" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> claims that he is mulling over a fresh start as he approaches the end of his contract.

Gomes attracts interest from Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is desperate to leave Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-news-mikel-arteta-manager-aubameyang-transfer-latest-a9253511.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>, with Mikel Arteta set to inherit an unhappy squad at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners captain, who is also their most potent attacking weapon, is among those looking for a way out, with "half the squad" said to be weighing up their respective futures.

Aubameyang desperate to leave Arsenal

Half of Gunners squad want out of Emirates

Paris Saint-Germain have made Pep Guardiola one of their favoured&nbsp;candidates to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach,&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-zidane-guardiola-le-qatar-prepare-un-coup-de-tonnerre-485177" target="_blank">Le10 Sport</a> reports. The French giants could let Tuchel go if he does not guide them to Champions League success this season and they are already looking at potential successors. The Qatari owners have discussed the situation with former Barcelona star Xavi, who has recommended Guardiola, while sporting director Leonardo has suggested ex-Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri as another option.

PSG eye Guardiola to replace Tuchel

Ex-Juventus boss Allegri also an option for Ligue 1 giants

Tottenham have identified Nathan Ferguson and Max Aarons as potential signings as they look to strengthen their squad in January. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7807297/Jose-Mourinho-eventually-splash-cash-not-January.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;says the club will give Jose Mourinho money to spend in the next transfer window, and he is eager to invest at right-back. The Red Devils have been scouting West Brom star Ferguson as well as&nbsp;Norwich City’s Aarons and could swoop in.

Tottenham target Aarons & Ferguson to solve right-back issues

Scouts watching West Brom and Norwich stars

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is reportedly interested in signing Chelsea teenager Conor Gallagher, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7811109/Burnley-line-January-Chelsea-starlet-Conor-Gallagher.html">Daily Mail.</a> The 19-year-old midfielder is currently on loan at Championship side Charlton Athletic, where he has notched six goals and three assists in 21 games. Chelsea are understood to have a clause that enables them to recall the youngster in January, making a winter move to Burnley a possibility.

Burnley eye Chelsea youngster Gallagher

Everton are still scouting the Portuguese market despite the departure of former head coach Marco Silva, according to <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/everton-continue-looking-transfer-options-portugal-havent-given-silva-exit/">Sport Witness.</a> The Toffees reportedly had scouts in attendance to watch Benfica's 2-1 win over Braga last night. It is unclear which players specifically they were watching, but the Merseyside club are certainly appear to be&nbsp;looking for talent from Liga Nos.

Everton still scouting in Portugal

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has admitted that he is unsure if Danny Drinkwater will remain at Burnley after his loan deal expires in January, according to the <a href="https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/18113561.sean-dyche-gives-update-danny-drinkwaters-burnley-status/">Lacashire Telegraph.</a> The midfielder has made just two appearances for the club since joining from Chelsea on loan in the summer. Drinkwater has struggled with injury in his time at Turf Moor and it is unclear if the Clarets will push to extend his temporary stay.

Dyche not sure on Drinkwater's future

Manchester United&nbsp;coach Kieran McKenna admits that more business is going to be required in the transfer market if the Red Devils are to get back to where they believe they belong. David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho have come and gone in a bid to get United back on track, with&nbsp;Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the latest to be charged with that task. The plan is to speed up that process by splashing the cash once more, with there an acceptance at the Theatre of Dreams that&nbsp;further recruits are needed in order to recapture former glories. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-coach-admits-new-signings-are-required-to-get-red-devils-/b7eox9662kth1c52tk6jfllwq">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd coach admits new signings are required

Daniele Rugani could become Mikel Arteta’s first signing at Arsenal, if the Spaniard becomes the London club’s new manager. Arteta is expected to be confirmed as Unai Emery’s replacement imminently and he will inherit a squad that needs defensive reinforcements. Emery failed in his attempt to sign Rugani from Juventus in the summer on a two-year loan deal, but now the Italian champions are apparently prepared to sell the 25-year-old. <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/juventus-offer-daniele-rugani-arsenal-21130071">The Daily Star </a>reports that Juventus’ decision to keep Merih Demiral at the club will permit Rugani’s exit.

Arteta to sign Rugani?

Joao Cancelo could move to Bayern Munich in January on loan, according to German newspaper <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1207607564067844096">Bild</a>. The Portugal internal has been a regular for Manchester City this season, despite signing for €65m (£55m; $72m) from Juventus in the summer. It is believed that City are reluctant to see Cancelo leave, but Bayern are seeking a right-back to move Benjamin Pavard into central defence.

Cancelo interests Bayern Munich

Inter Milan are hoping to secure a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Dejan Kulusevski in January. Gianlucadimarzio.com reports that Inter want to agree a deal to sign the highly-rated Swedish 19-year-old in January to minimise the risk of other clubs buying him next summer. The scorer of four goals in 19 appearances this season, a transfer is expected to cost €35 (£30m; $39). Inter and Atalanta have a good relationship, and the would-be selling club are happy to let Kulusevski leave in January for the right price.&nbsp;

Kulusevski interests Inter

Former England striker has said that he has come out of retirement to join Wycombe Wanderers. In a video posted on <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenBent/status/1207698522520334337">Twitter</a> with the League One side’s Adebayo Akinfenwa, Bent claims that is returning to the game 18 months after retiring. “I’m delighted to have signed for Wycombe. I can’t wait to get going," the 35-year-old said. But Wycombe haven’t announced the signing themselves, leading some fans to question the veracity of the announcement.

Has Bent joined Wycombe?

Jurgen Klopp “will be keen for Rhian Brewster to join Leeds”, claims the club's former&nbsp;striker Noel Whelan, with the young forward expected to learn&nbsp;from Marcelo Bielsa. At just 19 years of age, Brewster is struggling for regular game time at Anfield amid fierce competition for places and a&nbsp;January loan move is being mooted as&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;are eager to ensure that his development is not stunted, with&nbsp;a spell away from Merseyside expected to aid his progress. Leeds United are said to be in the mix, with the Championship promotion hopefuls eager to bolster their attacking unit. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-will-be-keen-for-brewster-to-join-leeds-liverpool-will-see-/s2tnjdtm3uql1q2w58ipi4aqy">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

'Klopp will be keen for Brewster to join Leeds' - Whelan

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Shakhtar Donetsk winger Tete, according to <a href="https://m.sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/tete-fc-bayern-schachtjor-donezk-angebot-transfer-66814056.sportMobile.html">Sport Bild.</a> The 19-year-old has hit four goals and registered three assists for Shakhtar in 18 appearances across all competitions this season. The Brazilian could be an alternative to Bayern's first-choice transfer target - Manchester City's Leroy Sane.

Bayern interested in Tete?

Monaco have announced that Benoit Badiashile has signed a one-year contract extension to his existing terms that takes him to the summer of 2024. The 18-year-old centre-back has already made 40 appearances across all competitions&nbsp;for the club, scoring once in Ligue 1. 14 of those have come this season, with Monaco in ninth place and six points off the Champions League places.

Badiashile extends with Monaco

Everton have released a club statement confirming that caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson will be in charge ahead of this weekend's clash with Arsenal. Former Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti is thought to be an imminent arrival, but the Italian will not be in the dugout in time to face the Gunners. Ferguson has overseen a win over Chelsea, a draw with Manchester United and a Carabao Cup penalty shootout defeat against Leicester City.

Ferguson to remain Everton caretaker against Arsenal

West Ham are looking to make four new signings in January, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-want-to-sign-four-new-players-in-january/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hammers are also willing to part with a number of players in order to free up funds and space in their squad.

West Ham want four new signings

Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa remains open to the idea of returning to Europe, but <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/gabigol-dream-of-europe-but-flamengo-remain-optimistic-40133" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Flamengo remain optimistic on doing a deal. The Brazilian forward flopped at Inter, and on loan at Benfica, but has rediscovered his spark back in his homeland to see his stock rise once more.

Flamengo hopeful on Gabigol

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is willing to consider a move to Everton if Carlo Ancelotti is appointed as the Toffees' new boss, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/19/ibrahimovic-everton/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Swedish striker, who is about to become a free agent once his deal with MLS side the LA Galaxy expires, has been linked with sides around the world but could head back to the Premier League - where he has previously represented Manchester United - at the age of 38.

Ibrahimovic intrigued by Everton

Manchester United are looking for Erling Haaland to push for a move to Old Trafford, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-relying-on-erling-haaland-to-push-for-transfer-amid-doubts-mino-raiola-a4317891.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Red Devils face plenty of competition for the Norwegian striker and fear that Mino Raiola will interfere and push the teenager elsewhere unless he makes it clear that England is his preferred destination.

Man Utd want Haaland to push for transfer

Lionel Messi is poised to pen a contract extension at Barcelona through to 2023, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20191219/472349907293/contacto-barca-messi-para-la-renovacion.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. That agreement would tie the six-time Ballon d'Or winner to terms at Camp Nou for a further two years beyond the end of his current agreement.

Messi to extend Barcelona deal to 2023

Mikel Arteta may have agreed terms with Arsenal, but the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/arteta-arsenal-contract-man-city-17446697" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that City will only release him once their demands are met. The Blues are less than impressed at the dealings of a Premier League rival behind their back and will hold out for £2 million in compensation.

Man City won't release Arteta until demands are met

Manchester United&nbsp;should try to sign Jadon Sancho and Saul Niguez, according to Kleberson, who thinks both are capable of adding a new dimension to the team. The ex-Red Devils midfielder believes Sancho would "add a lot" to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI and slot in nicely alongside fellow countryman Marcus Rashford. Kleberson is also a keen admirer of Saul and thinks he could help to solve United's issues on the right-hand side if he ends up swapping&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;for the Premier League. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kleberson-urges-man-utd-to-sign-sancho-saul/a2ku3gt2v3if1ost6yijs6nd8" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Kleberson urges Man Utd to sign Sancho & Saul

Milan have opened transfer negotiations with Barcelona over the signing of&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-nuovi-contatti-con-il-barcellona-per-todibo-tra-formula-e--58550" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Blaugrana are demanding €20 million ($22m, £17m) for the 19-year-old, but the Rossoneri are hoping to arrange a cut-price deal. Todibo has only featured in two La Liga matches for Barca this term.

Milan in talks to sign Barca's Todibo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland is the subject of interest from&nbsp;Manchester United, with the club on the lookout "for good players all the time". The 19-year-old has emerged as one of European football's brightest young prospects after a blistering start to the 2019-20 season. Haaland has netted&nbsp;28 goals in 22 appearances for Salzburg, eight of which came as the Austrian club fought against&nbsp;Napoli,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Genk&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;group stages. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/he-is-a-player-i-like-solskjaer-confirms-man-utd-are-looking/wy23mmg9q0lb1m9fu77bl7rax" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Solskjaer confirms Man Utd are 'looking' at Haaland

Chris Wilder has confirmed that Jack Rodwell is training with Sheffield United. The 28-year-old has been without a club since leaving Blackburn Rovers in the summer, but could be given the chance to return to the Premier League if he impresses the Blades boss. As per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7809509/Chris-Wilder-confirms-Jack-Rodwell-training-Sheffield-Utd-deal-cards.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, Wilder told reporters on Thursday: “We’re looking at him. He’s looking at us. It’s something that might develop.”

Rodwell training with Sheffield United

Valencia are keen on signing Manchester City right-back&nbsp;Joao Cancelo in January - according to <a href="https://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2019/12/18/novedades-operacion-lateral-valencia-cf/434989.html" target="_blank">SuperDeporte</a>. The Spanish giants want to sign the 25-year-old on loan as a replacement for&nbsp;Thierry Correia, who has struggled to impress since moving to the Mestalla from Sporting Lisbon in the summer. Cancelo has appeared in six Premier League matches for Man City this season.

Valencia want to sign Cancelo on loan

Jurgen Klopp “will be keen for Rhian Brewster to join Leeds”, claims the club's former&nbsp;striker Noel Whelan, with the young forward expected to “learn” from Marcelo Bielsa. A January loan move is being mooted for an exciting frontman. At just 19 years of age, Brewster is struggling for regular game time at Anfield amid fierce competition for places. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-will-be-keen-for-brewster-to-join-leeds-liverpool-will-see-/s2tnjdtm3uql1q2w58ipi4aqy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Klopp will be keen for Brewster to join Leeds - Whelan

AC Milan have entered the race for Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland, claims <a href="https://www.sportitalia.com/it-int/page/home-sportitalia" target="_blank">Sportitalia</a>. The Rossoneri had been hoping to bring Zlatan Ibrahimovic back to San Siro but, with that deal now unlikely, their attention has turned to an alternative option who is also interesting the likes of Manchester United and Juventus.

Milan enter the race for Haaland

Will Sane end up at Bayern?

Arsenal could look to make Sevilla starlet Antonio Zarzana their first signing under Mikel Arteta, claims <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/sevilla/2019/12/17/arsenal-pone-ojos-joyas-cantera/257408.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo.</a> The 17-year-old has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Liverpool, but the presence of a fellow Spaniard at Emirates Stadium could work in the Gunners' favour.

Arsenal keen on Zarzana

Roma are interested in signing Genoa striker&nbsp;Andrea Pinamonti, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/12/14-64486709/roma_obiettivo_castagne_petrachi_su_pinamonti/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. The&nbsp;Giallorossi are eager to bring in the 20-year-old to bolster their attacking ranks in the January transfer window. Pinamonti has hit four goals in 14 domestic outings for&nbsp;Genoa in the first half of the 2019-20 campaign.

Roma set sights on Genoa's Pinamonti

Lille striker Victor Osimhen is attracting interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11889951/victor-osimhen-liverpool-chelsea-and-tottenham-monitoring-lille-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Nigerian international is thought to be happy at Stade Pierre Mauroy, but his current employers are willing to listen to any lucrative offers in January. Osimhen has scored nine goals in 17 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille this season.

Liverpool, Chelsea & Spurs tracking Osimhen

Valencia's&nbsp;Kevin Gameiro is the subject of interest from Lyon - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Kevin-gameiro-valence-cf-l-arme-offensive-ideale-pour-l-ol/1091438" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The French outfit want to bring in the 32-year-old to fill in for Memphis Depay, who has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season through injury. Gameiro has scored four goals in 11 La Liga outings for Sevilla this term.

Lyon eyeing Valencia striker Gameiro

Liverpool&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg. The Japanese forward will move to Anfield when the transfer window opens on January 1, having&nbsp;successfully completed a medical on Merseyside on Wednesday. The Reds triggered a release clause which allowed Minamino to leave Salzburg for just £7.25 million, with the 24-year-old agreeing a&nbsp;four-and-a-half-year contract&nbsp;with the European Champions.&nbsp; Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-confirm-725m-minamino-signing/vlouupjo65bqzybdo3sbb18s" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Liverpool confirm £7.25m Minamino signing

Olivier Giroud may be forced to remain at Chelsea until at least the end of the season - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. AC &amp; Inter Milan have both decided against a move for the 33-year-old due to his hefty wage demands. Giroud is seeking a move away from Chelsea so that he can start playing regular football again, having been replaced as the club's number one striker by Tammy Abraham.

Giroud set for Chelsea stay

Tottenham are holding out for a £25 million-a-year ($32.7m)&nbsp;bid as they seek a buyer for naming rights to their new stadium, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/12/18/tottenham-hold-world-record-25m-a-year-deal-sell-stadium-naming/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The club have as of yet failed to find a company willing to sponsor the ground, which opened in April.&nbsp; But should their price be met, Spurs would be in line to receive a whopping&nbsp;£375m over the next 15 years.

Tottenham slap £25m price tag on naming rights

Bayern Munich&nbsp;interim boss&nbsp;Hansi Flick says rumours the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;champions&nbsp;are again interested in signing&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;winger Leroy Sane are 'not an issue for now'. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/flick-remains-tight-lipped-on-sane-to-bayern-rumours/1wid42nhpfpd91bkthwmf9l3h1" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Flick remains tight-lipped on Sane to Bayern rumours

Interim manager Duncan Ferguson was "devastated" by&nbsp;Everton's&nbsp;penalty shootout defeat to&nbsp;Leicester City&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Carabao Cup, but he believes there is potential to build on at Goodison Park. Amid reports former&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to take charge,&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;fought back from two goals down against high-flying Leicester on Wednesday, only to lose 4-2 on spot-kicks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ferguson-highlights-evertons-potential-as-ancelotti/xoiegwioo19s116qn4e8g29ov" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ferguson highlights Everton's potential as Ancelotti appointment looms

Ralph Hasenhuttl is not in danger of losing his job at Southampton, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7807105/Ralph-Hasenhuttl-safe-Southampton-boss-gets-singing-endorsement.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The Saints have endured a torrid start to the 2019-20 season and currently lie third-bottom of the Premier League, having won just four of their opening 17 games.

Hasenhuttl's Southampton job safe for now

Carlo Ancelotti will take over as Everton coach next Monday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10583158/carlo-ancelotti-everton-deal-agree-monday-start/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;claims. The Italian coach has reached an agreement over a four-year contract with the Toffees to replace Marco Silva at the helm.&nbsp; Duncan Ferguson will remain in charge for the upcoming clash with Arsenal, which Ancelotti will attend. The former Napoli coach's first game as Everton boss will be against Burnley on Boxing Day.

Ancelotti to take over at Everton on Monday

Ashley Young and Nemanja Matic&nbsp;could be on the way out at Manchester United in January. Young, who joined from Aston Villa in 2011, has dropped out of the starting XI this season and his contract expires at the end of the season. Matic is also a free agent at the end of the season and is wanted by Inter, but <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7807407/Manchester-United-let-Ashley-Young-leave-January-Nemanja-Matic-keen-exit.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> claims the Red Devils may offload them next month.

Man Utd to let Young and Matic leave in January

Aston Villa may have to sell some of their players to avoid breaking Financial Fair Play rules, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7807011/Aston-Villa-threat-FFP-rules-Dean-Smith-possibly-forced-fire-sale.html" target="_blank">the Daily Mail</a>&nbsp;claims. The Premier League side need to cut their wage budget and raise money in player sales to balance their books. It could mean that, as the team’s star players, Jack Grealish and John McGinn will be sold to another Premier League side.

Aston Villa must sell stars to avoid FFP sanctions

Arsenal hope that hiring Mikel Arteta as their new manager will encourage&nbsp;Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign a new contract, report <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10581548/arsenal-arteta-arrival-aubameyang-new-contract/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Former Gunners midfielder Arteta looks set to return to the club as Unai Emery's permanent replacement. Arsenal are desperate to convince Aubameyang to renew his contract, which has just 18 months left to run, and believe Arteta's arrival will restore the striker's confidence in the club.

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